Casual drinking spots in Stoke

“Had read very good reviews about this restaurant and it did not disappoint. Very friendly helpful staff, lovely tasty tapas dishes and very pleasant environment. Prices were sensible for wine and food. Would definitely go again.”

“It was our first visit there ,was a lovely experience.When asked we were told the best drink to have ,will definitely go again”

“On our first visit to Congleton we were lucky to stop here for a beer and a half. Great wee place run by a nice host. If you want to sit and chat over a beer or two this is for you.”

“What a splendid pub with delicious beer…who could ask for more ? Friendly, helpful staff, great atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended !!”

“We found the Masons Arms whilst looking for a venue that catered for Gluten Free. All I can say is WOW…….. What attention to detail. Fabulous food, great service and attention to detail. Gave us confidence as a family that they know how to cater for specific dietary needs. We had a wonderful Sunday lunch. So much choice and will definitely be back.”

“Lovely lunch with very gentle, friendly and relaxed but efficient service. Full of flavour, fabulous quality ingredients, and extremely pretty presentation.”

“Lively small but great hearted pub with a welcoming vibe”

“Had an evening meal with family, choice of food was very good along with the choice of real ales. The food was delicious and portions were spot on. Will definitely return in the future.”

“What a beautiful pub, walked in, needed a table for 6, the lady sorted it out even though they had taken a booking for 20 people. Brilliant menu, food looked & tasted fabulous, service was quick. Waiters were so helpful & polite. Definitely would recommend for anyone to eat there.”

“Top-tier sushi and beyond! Each piece is fresh, vibrant, and perfectly crafted. Ramen is rich and comforting, and every dish on the menu is a must-try. The staff were sweet, helpful, and made the whole experience even better. Zumuku delivers Japanese cuisine at its finest!”

“These guys do an amazing job in their community. Thank you so much, keep up the great work.”

“Fantastic little boozer, great selection of drinks. Friendly atmosphere and fun weekend entertainment. Nice to see Bass back on!”

“Food was spot on and friendly staff too Very good prices and great value for ur money. Deffo worth a visit again when I'm next working in the area.”

“Always been a great bar with great service and a wide selection of quality drinks but yesterday we hired the whole place for grandsons christening 120 people and I must say the service we received from Ben & his team was outstanding from start to finish, they had 3 bar staff on duty and they were none stop from the minute 120 of us walked through the door until we left, not once did you have to wait for a drink & we rang earlier in the week to see if they sold gluten free beer as I have celiac disease, to my amazement they had got a gluten free beer in especially which was the best gf beer I’ve ever had, very rare to find it in draft (which is like a restaurant not selling vegetarian food) but thanks to Ben & his team I could enjoy a decent drink. Thanks for everything guys!”

“I would share a photo of my Roast of the Day bap, with a generous amount of tasty beef and loads of crispy roast potatoes, but I’ve eaten the lot! This place is special. The welcome is genuine and caring. And the bread and butter pudding was delicious. I managed a quick pic of that before finishing it.”

“Great to find a good range of Belgian beers, including several zero alcohol beers. Sadly, there was no bar food available when we were there. Very friendly staff. Live music in the courtyard made for a great atmosphere.”

“Great pub, could be my new ‘local’.”

“Although very busy outside on approach, when inside it was the perfect setting and atmosphere for a quick early evening light meal, still feeling quite intimate. The food was incredible and the service was fabulous. Highly recommended.”

“i visited to the swann for lunch and this is a 10/10 pub i had a great time the staff were lovely and attentive the food was so yummy i had a mixed grill and a pedigree and it was the best in the area, excellent value for money, the restaurant was clean and the food was piping hot! will definitely be returning”

“Beer always well served (every time we have visited), prices clearly displayed on a TV screen. Refurbished decor and plenty of real ale options available (black country and other breweries). Serves cobs and pork pies.”

“Been to see The Alarm & Big Country great venue..Plenty of parking space,relatively easy get a beer,and good toilets. All in all a cracking night”

“Returned to CW2 after a while and ate with a friend. Boy, it was so good! I had the monthly special - Wal-Nut case, walnut, pear and rocqufort cheese - it worked so well! My friend had the Chicago smash (see pics) whilst we had parmesan truffle fries and onion rings. So fresh, so good. Will not be waiting so long again before returning.”

“Amazing venue, everywhere looks really funky great music playing. Service was good. Ordered 3 tapas plates each- quite big portions we couldn’t finish it all. All lovely The rustic bread with olive oil turned out to be toasted too much which meant it was a too hard around all edges and not great for dipping as didn’t absorb the oil- I’m sure this was a one off mistake Overall would definitely return”

“Toffs is a wonderful cafe right in the middle of Hanley. It's got a gorgeous terrace facing south meaning you've got sun all day. I had a latte and a baklava, probably the best I had in my life. And the family who runs the business, they are the friendliest you can get - you won't get a better welcome and service anywhere near. Will certainly return.”

“An excellent venue, with well-tgought-out decor, a lovely ambience, great service and very good food. Well worth a visit. It's in the Manor House Hotel where they also have a spa and a swimming pool (apparently with a swim-up bar!) so you could tie the experience in with a getaway break. We didn't, we just ate, but it was a really nice place to go and reasonably priced, too.”

“Myself,my Granddaughter and Our Dementia group, Memory Lane from Portvale FC (28 individuals), had an amazing afternoon and the staff were fantastic thanks you x”

“Good little local boozer. People are friendly, beer is well kept and not expensive”

“First time going in as I was at my daughter's house nearby... Great little pub great atmosphere... Good prices... Friendly staff..”

“Very nice and friendly warm welcome. Fantastic food and service, excellent value for money. Definitely visit again.”

“Great live music venue. One of few in the area. It needs your support #grassrootsmusic #keepmusiclive”